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<strong>Human Factors and Structural Failures</strong>
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Human Factors and Structural Failures

Posted on 19 December 202218 December 2022 by Omotoriogun Victor

As with almost every structural failure, it is the human factors that holds answers as to why the opportunity to forestall the failure was missed. In this article the role played by human factors in structural failures is explored.

Structural Failures – A Reflection of Societal Failure
Lessons from Failures

Structural Failures – A Reflection of Societal Failure

Posted on 31 August 202010 December 2022 by Omotoriogun Victor

Some failures are caused by the most stealthy human factors: corruption and greed. This situation is even worse in the third-world countries where the use of sub-standard materials, faulty construction and cutting corners around standard specifications is highly prevalent.

The Hyatt- Regency Hotel Walkway Collapse- A Question of Ethics
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The Hyatt- Regency Hotel Walkway Collapse- A Question of Ethics

Posted on 15 June 202010 December 2022 by Omotoriogun Victor

At approximately 7pm that day, guests heard popping noises moments before the fourth-floor walkway fell into the second-floor walkway. Both walkway then fell to the ground killing 114 and severely injuring over 200 persons

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